DeSoto County

MS · Pop. 78,675 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

DeSoto County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 78,675.

$/Acre: $1,587

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 258 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 64.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.85%

Combined Sales Tax8.85%

Cost of Living Index93.3

Median Household Income$59,669

Poverty Rate23%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,587

Median Home Price$325K

Acres for Sale2038

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season258 days

Annual Rainfall53.6 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,755 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)270 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K461

Property Crime /100K393

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyModerate